New class of materials could lead to safer, fast-charging lithium-ion batteries

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found that materials known as niobium tungsten oxides form microscopic structures that let lithium ions flow through them at much greater rates than current technology allows. The finding could be the key to building next-generation lithium-ion cells that charge in minutes rather than hours, and are not prone to dangerous overheating.

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Category: Energy

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• Battery
• Charging
• Lithium-ion
• University of Cambridge

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